SEATTLE, Wash. (April 30, 2012)-Outdoor Research, a leading independent manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, this week was named Washington state 2012 Innovator of the Year in the large company category by a panel of seven judges assembled by Seattle Business Magazine.
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April 17, 2012
Washington Post: “Contractor’s focus is on what soldiers hear”
As an executive at military radio firm Thales Communications, Gil Limonchik had heard plenty from soldiers about the difficulties they faced. With loud explosions and noisy equipment on the battlefield, soldiers were having trouble both communicating and protecting their hearing.
March 30, 2012
RELEASE: “CONGRESSIONAL PANEL DISCUSSES SOLDIER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS, POTENTIAL DEFENSE SEQUESTRATION CONSEQUENCES”
March, 29, 2012, WASHINGTON, DC – A Congressional panel comprised of Senator Scott Brown (R-MA), Congressman Bill Owens (D-NY), Congressman Larry Kissell (D-NC) and Congressman Chris Gibson (R-NY) discussed soldier personal clothing and equipment needs, and the impact that a potential defense sequestration process could have on mission readiness, the U.S. defense supply chain and the ability to continue vital research and development work.
March 21, 2012
RELEASE: “THE WARRIOR PROTECTION AND READINESS COALITION ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW MEMBERS”
March 21, 2012 – WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC), a non-profit organization of industry leaders that make and distribute organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE), announced that five additional companies have joined its effort to support industry and the warfighter.
February 21, 2012
RELEASE: “Silynx Communications Equipment Featured in Relativity Media’s and Bandito Brothers’ Navy SEAL Action-Thriller Act of Valor”
Silynx Communications, Inc. (Silynx), a global leader in tactical communications systems, is proud to announce that the new Bandito Brothers film Act of Valor highlights the use of Silynx equipment by active-duty U.S. Navy SEALs. Silynx’s innovative tactical headsets and wireless push-to-talk capabilities have been adopted by U.S. Special Forces Operators as integral to mission success, and are featured in use by active-duty Navy SEALS.
December 20, 2011
RELEASE: “Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition Applauds Increased Focus On Warfighter Clothing and Equipment In 2012 Defense Authorization Bill”
December 20, 2011
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Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition Applauds Increased Focus On Warfighter Clothing and Equipment In 2012 Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) today applauded…
December 18, 2011
TELEGRAM & GAZETTE: “Cogeneration plant saves jobs and money Simonds invests in cleaner, cheaper energy at Fitchburg plant”
By Paula J. Owen TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
FITCHBURG — Kenneth M. Bond is proud of his job at Simonds International, where he has worked for almost 20 years, and thankful that the company’s innovation spared his position and more than 100 other Simonds jobs here in Fitchburg.
Last Wednesday, Mr. Bond stood and watched with other…
November 8, 2011
G3 Defence: “The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition”
The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition
The challenge posed to domestic European and North American military clothing and equipment suppliers by low cost, but now often good quality products from Asia was clearly demonstrated to me when some years ago I purchased from a supplier in California that very practical and versatile bit of US military…
August 19, 2011
SNEWS: “Outdoor at War”
Just 10 years ago, the majority of outdoor brands didn’t want to be associated with the military. Steely-eyed guys with automatic weapons and buzz cuts just didn’t play well against the industry’s assorted imagery of hippie athletes, Kumbaya-singing campers and environmental warriors who saw in nature a source of purpose and peace.
August 19, 2011
RELEASE: “THE WARRIOR PROTECTION AND READINESS COALITION ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS AND CONTINUED GROWTH”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) today announced that ForceProtector Gear, Silynx Communications (Silynx) and Wilcox Industries (Wilcox) have joined the organization and will participate in its effort to promote the tactical clothing and equipment industry.
